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an unused middle school seven miles from their old building will become the new sandy hook elementary. crews have been working for weeks to clean and refurbish the school. they tried to make classrooms look just like the rooms in the old building and renamed the school sandy hook elementary. >> that is a big thing for the kids, that their class looks the same, that they'll be sitting next to the same people. that they've got the same friends in the same places, teachers in the same place and everything on the walls looks the same. >> there will be one noticeable difference. students and staff will see a heavy police presence. this is in response to last month's mass shooting that killed 26 students and staff members. classes at the new sandy hook begin at 9:00 this morning. >>> today, now faces make their way to capitol hill as the 113th congress begins. here's a look at the capitol this morning. returning lawmakers and new members elected in november officially convene at noon with swearing-in ceremonies happening throughout the day. shortly after lawmakers gather, the house will vot
an unused middle school seven miles from their old building will become the new sandy hook elementary. crews have been working for weeks to clean and refurbish the school. they tried to make classrooms look just like the rooms in the old building and renamed the school sandy hook elementary. >> that is a big thing for the kids, that their class looks the same, that they'll be sitting next to the same people. that they've got the same friends in the same places, teachers in the same place...
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students and staff will return to a new sandy hook elementary school this morning. officials moved classes to an empty middle school building a few miles away. crews spent the last few weeks trying to remodel the school to look like the old sandy hook. last month the gunman killed 20 children and six staff inside the old building. today counselors will be available as students arrive, as well as heavy police presence. parents will be allowed to stay with their children to help with the transition. >>> a maryland task force recommends new gun laws for mentally ill people who make threats. the general assembly appointed the panel last year. the group says police should be authorized to take weapons after a specific threat. if that person doesn't have a gun, that person should be blocked from buying one. a spokesperson for maryland governor martin o'malley said he'll use the report as agated for a gun control -- a guide for a gun-control legislation package. >>> new this morning, the debate over the fiscal cliff is behind us at least for the time being. overnight, pres
students and staff will return to a new sandy hook elementary school this morning. officials moved classes to an empty middle school building a few miles away. crews spent the last few weeks trying to remodel the school to look like the old sandy hook. last month the gunman killed 20 children and six staff inside the old building. today counselors will be available as students arrive, as well as heavy police presence. parents will be allowed to stay with their children to help with the...
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look, the new school is just about seven miles from sandy hook elementary in monroe. crews have been working for the last three weeks to try and refurbish that facility, make sure it's ready for the students and the staff this morning. part of that is bringing the equipment, all the furniture that they could from sandy hook elementary school, putting it into these new classrooms and making them look exactly like they were before the students left. and that's down to the book bags and the jackets and the exact same places they were before the shots rang out at sandy hook elementary. the idea is that's going to help these kids as hay transition back to class, help them feel that they're in a familiar place. help them feel like they can get back to some type of routine. counselors, parents, everyone in this community says it's very important for these children. today, the first major step in that process. it's going to take some time. everyone understands that. today the focus not on the lesson plan for these teachers but, again, getting back into that routine. trying to
look, the new school is just about seven miles from sandy hook elementary in monroe. crews have been working for the last three weeks to try and refurbish that facility, make sure it's ready for the students and the staff this morning. part of that is bringing the equipment, all the furniture that they could from sandy hook elementary school, putting it into these new classrooms and making them look exactly like they were before the students left. and that's down to the book bags and the...
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the classrooms in monroe were redone to look just like the rooms at sandy hook elementary. school officials hope a familiar environment helps the kids to make a smoother transition. sandy hook school became a crime scene when adam lanza killed 27 people before killing himself. >>> this morning, there will be extra security measures at two school districts in virginia. beginning today, deputies will add patrols at the elementary schools. resource officers already staffed at the middle and high schools and in stafford county, the sheriff's office plans to add daily checks at all public schools. n. this in the wake of the newtown connecticut school shooting. it's the first time the county has called for daily police patrols at schools. both districts say it's a precautionary measure, not a response to any threat. >>> metro is looking over bus surveillance video after a woman was stabbed and another beaten. police are looking for four men. the attack happened yesterday morning on a 93 bus heading to congress heights. the group of men boarded the bus in adams morgan. police say
the classrooms in monroe were redone to look just like the rooms at sandy hook elementary. school officials hope a familiar environment helps the kids to make a smoother transition. sandy hook school became a crime scene when adam lanza killed 27 people before killing himself. >>> this morning, there will be extra security measures at two school districts in virginia. beginning today, deputies will add patrols at the elementary schools. resource officers already staffed at the middle...
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the station's coo says the song was manually removed from the play list after the tragedy at sandy hook. a computer glitch kept it running as recently as tuesday, though. the song is being removed completely. >>> 13 before the top of the hour now. and lawmakers in virginia have plenty to think about this morning. governor mcdonald delivered his state of the commonwealth address last night. he outlined several changes for the upcoming year. mcdonnell is proposing a new $3.1 billion transportation plan including more money for dulles metro extension. he cited traffic congestion in northern virginia and urged the general assembly to act before it hurts the state's prosperity. >> i'm asking you this session, please do not leave without approving a long-term transportation funding plan for virginia. we must reform and reinvest in transportation infrastructure where job growth and quality family -- or job growth and fault family time will suffer. >> he also wants to eliminate the gas tax in virginia and make up the difference by raising the sales tax. he also pushed for an education plan th
the station's coo says the song was manually removed from the play list after the tragedy at sandy hook. a computer glitch kept it running as recently as tuesday, though. the song is being removed completely. >>> 13 before the top of the hour now. and lawmakers in virginia have plenty to think about this morning. governor mcdonald delivered his state of the commonwealth address last night. he outlined several changes for the upcoming year. mcdonnell is proposing a new $3.1 billion...
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she'll attend a private event for the victims of the sandy hook elementary school shooting. last month a gunman forced his way into that school and killed 20 student and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago at a campaign event in tucson, arizona. six others died including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman there, jarod lee loughner was sentenced to life in prison in november. >>> 5:16 now. a newspaper publisher is apologizing for putting an ad next to an article about the tragedy at sandy hook. the media group runs the newspaper based about 40 miles from newtown. the ad publicized an antique gun show that starts tomorrow. the publisher called it insensitive and said it would take steps to make sure it didn't happen again. two other out of state newspapers also apologized for the same mistake. >>> the man accused of committing a deadly shooting inside a colorado movie theater will be allowed to bring two people to testify in his defense at a hearing next week. a judge ruled yesterday that two witnesses can testify in defense of james holmes at a prelimina
she'll attend a private event for the victims of the sandy hook elementary school shooting. last month a gunman forced his way into that school and killed 20 student and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago at a campaign event in tucson, arizona. six others died including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman there, jarod lee loughner was sentenced to life in prison in november. >>> 5:16 now. a newspaper publisher is apologizing for putting an ad next to an article...
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. >>> also today, the group commissioned to investigate the sandy hook moose kerr nt-- mast meets for the first time. the sandy hook advisory commission will hear from experts who was involved in the aftermath of columbine and the virginia tech shooting. they will be asked to make recommendations on safety at schools, mental health, and gun violence prevention. the group was created a month ago by connecticut governor dan malloy. >>> it is up to the senate to decide whether congress should table the debate over raising the debt limit until spring. the house passed a bill yesterday that allows the government to continue borrowing money to pay bills without approval from congress through the middle of may. the white house supports the measure. some democrats oppose it. they say it prolong uncertainty about our economy's health. the senate could vote as soon as tomorrow. >>> this morning, investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire that forced a family of nine out of their townhouse in prince george's county. the fire broke out last night on empress way in bowie. chopper 4
. >>> also today, the group commissioned to investigate the sandy hook moose kerr nt-- mast meets for the first time. the sandy hook advisory commission will hear from experts who was involved in the aftermath of columbine and the virginia tech shooting. they will be asked to make recommendations on safety at schools, mental health, and gun violence prevention. the group was created a month ago by connecticut governor dan malloy. >>> it is up to the senate to decide whether...
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sandy hook elementary school became a crime scene on december 14th when adam lanza killed 27 pop before killing himself. >>> the connecticut lawyer who filed a $100 million lawsuit hon. behalf of a student has withdrawn that claim. irving penske is evaluating new evidence. it was filed on behalf of a 6-year-old girl saying the state failed to adequately protect her. he may refile in the future. >>> students and parents will see more security at stafford county public schools. the sheriff plans to do daily checks at all public schools in the wake of the newtown, connecticut, school shooting. it's the first time the county called for daily police patrols at schools. the sheriff's office says there is a precautionary measure and not in response o to any threat. the parents of a first grader suspended for pointing his fingers like a gun will meet with school leaders in montgomery county. the boy is a student at roscoe nix elementary in silver spring. he was suspended after the shootings in connecticut. the 6-year-old was playing with friends, not making any threats. >> evidently, he was poi
sandy hook elementary school became a crime scene on december 14th when adam lanza killed 27 pop before killing himself. >>> the connecticut lawyer who filed a $100 million lawsuit hon. behalf of a student has withdrawn that claim. irving penske is evaluating new evidence. it was filed on behalf of a 6-year-old girl saying the state failed to adequately protect her. he may refile in the future. >>> students and parents will see more security at stafford county public schools....
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sandy hook elementary became a crime scene when adam lanza killed 27 people before killing himself. the connecticut lawyer who filed a $100 million lawsuit on behalf of a surviving student has withdrawn the claim. the lawsuit claimed the state failed to adequately protect students. >>> today the parents of a maryland first grader suspended for pointing his fingers like a gun will meet with school leaders. this incident happened a week after the shooting in connecticut. the boy is a student at roscoe nix elementary school in silver spring. the family's attorney says the 6-year-old was playing with his friends, not making threats. >> evidently, he was pointing his finger at someone and saying pow. keep in mind that a 6-year-old is presumed not to be able to form the intent to commit a crime. >> now the school system will not comment on individual disciplinary matters. however, a spokesperson tells news 4 "generally with younger students, they make sure that parents and students know about behavior that needs to change and understand the consequences if it does not." >> pilot david and
sandy hook elementary became a crime scene when adam lanza killed 27 people before killing himself. the connecticut lawyer who filed a $100 million lawsuit on behalf of a surviving student has withdrawn the claim. the lawsuit claimed the state failed to adequately protect students. >>> today the parents of a maryland first grader suspended for pointing his fingers like a gun will meet with school leaders. this incident happened a week after the shooting in connecticut. the boy is a...
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hook elementary shooting. a gunman killed 20 students and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago in tucson, arizona. six others in the shooting died including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman there, jarod lee loughner was sentenced to life in prison back in november. >>> today the house will decide whether to approve billions of dollars in aid for hurricane sandy victims. it's worth more than $9 billion. it's up for discussion days after controversy for delaying the emergency funding. the money would pay flood insurance claims for more than $100,000 throughout the northeast. without it, this he would go unpaid. the house did not vote on it before adjourning for the new session. >>> much of the frustration over the delay of the sandy disaster bill has been directed at house speaker john boehner. even so, his colleagues voted to keep him as speaker of the house yesterday. the representative from ohio was given the top job even despite several conservatives voting for someone else as the 113t
hook elementary shooting. a gunman killed 20 students and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago in tucson, arizona. six others in the shooting died including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman there, jarod lee loughner was sentenced to life in prison back in november. >>> today the house will decide whether to approve billions of dollars in aid for hurricane sandy victims. it's worth more than $9 billion. it's up for discussion days after controversy for delaying...
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it was the panel's first public hearing in newtown since the deadly shooting at sandy hook elementary school. connecticut lawmakers hope to vote on a new gun control package around the end of february. >>> super bowl organizers are planning a special tribute in response to the newtown shootings. the children's chorus from sandy hook elementary will sing "america the beautiful" before sunday's game. the group will feature 26 children representing the 20 first graders and six adults killed last month. >>> 6:18. we are tracking flooding problems throughout the area. megan mcgrath is live in bristow now. how is it looking where you are? >> reporter: we've got an issue here with the piper lane entrance to the vre station. the broad run vre station here in prince william county. you can see all of the water that's left the banks of the creek next to the roadway here. the creek has left its banks, all of the lanes are covered with water at this point. and it is deep enough that you run the risk of getting stuck. they've closed off the road here. when we first arrived on the scene, we did not
it was the panel's first public hearing in newtown since the deadly shooting at sandy hook elementary school. connecticut lawmakers hope to vote on a new gun control package around the end of february. >>> super bowl organizers are planning a special tribute in response to the newtown shootings. the children's chorus from sandy hook elementary will sing "america the beautiful" before sunday's game. the group will feature 26 children representing the 20 first graders and six...
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the station's coo says the song was manually removed from the play list after the tragedy at sandy hook. but a computer glitch kept it running as recently as tuesday. the song is being removed completely. >>> it is one of the busiest bridges in our area. our cameras captured a badly deteriorating frederick douglass bridge. designs are already in the works to replace the bridge over the next five years. if you under the current structure, you see rust, cracks, even holes. as many as 8,000 cars use the span every day. engineer say the bridge is technically safe to use but simply making repairs won't fix the problem. >> when we weigh those things to consider, like your old car, you don't keep replacing the transmission, the engine, the exhaust. you start to think about a new car. >> the new bridge which would be just a few thousand feet down the anacostia would cost an estimated $660 million. construction could start as early as next year. >>> today we will see how the district will honor the late godfather of go-dpmpt -- go-go. ♪ >> mayor gray will sign legislation that finalizes plans
the station's coo says the song was manually removed from the play list after the tragedy at sandy hook. but a computer glitch kept it running as recently as tuesday. the song is being removed completely. >>> it is one of the busiest bridges in our area. our cameras captured a badly deteriorating frederick douglass bridge. designs are already in the works to replace the bridge over the next five years. if you under the current structure, you see rust, cracks, even holes. as many as...
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it was the first public hearing in newtown since 26 people were killed at sandy hook elementary in december. the task force was created in response to that tragedy. speakers included families of the victims, first responders, and community leaders. >>> think you're a sound sleeper? you probably have nothing on one northwest d.c. woman. mica rothman was taking a nap on tuesday afternoon when a burglar busted into her house. police say he stole laptops, credit cards and an iphone among other items. an officer spotted the alleged burglar looking suspicious. he used pictures on the iphone to track to the house rothman shares with a roommate. when police returned, rothman was still asleep. >> can ask anyone who's lived with me that i sleep very soundly. takes a lot to wake me up. he was probably quiet on top of the fact that i am not easily awoken. >> that kind of sleep can be dangerous. the suspect, charles procter, is charged with first-degree burglary. >>> two dictionaries and a thesaurus could get a case thrown out of -- could get the case thrown out for former culpeper police officer convic
it was the first public hearing in newtown since 26 people were killed at sandy hook elementary in december. the task force was created in response to that tragedy. speakers included families of the victims, first responders, and community leaders. >>> think you're a sound sleeper? you probably have nothing on one northwest d.c. woman. mica rothman was taking a nap on tuesday afternoon when a burglar busted into her house. police say he stole laptops, credit cards and an iphone among...
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gun violence prevention and children's safety focusing on issues related to the massacre at sandy hook elementary school. it gives residents a chance to weigh in. there was three subcommittees on school safety, mental health awareness and gun control. >>> lawmakers on capitol hill will tackle gun control. the senate judiciary committee will begin hearings on wednesday following president obama's suggestions to curb gun violence. some of his suggestions include universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. the president could face opposition from his own party. pro gun democratic senators in alaska, arkansas and montana are all up for reelection in 2014 and have said they are unsure about the president's proposals. >>> today a rally in support of repealing the death penalty in maryland. this afternoon the relatives of five murder victims will join a rally in annapolis. they're supporting the push to repeal the state's death penalty. it's organized by the maryland citizens against state executions. >>> a large barge carrying 80 dpals of oil hit a bridge causing an oil spill i
gun violence prevention and children's safety focusing on issues related to the massacre at sandy hook elementary school. it gives residents a chance to weigh in. there was three subcommittees on school safety, mental health awareness and gun control. >>> lawmakers on capitol hill will tackle gun control. the senate judiciary committee will begin hearings on wednesday following president obama's suggestions to curb gun violence. some of his suggestions include universal background...
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hook school massacre. attorney general eric holder, janet napolitano and vice president joe biden will all be in that meeting. >>> new had morning, police in annapolis are investigating a shooting that. officers responded to the harry s. truman parkway around 1:00 this morning. they found a man and woman both with gunshot wounds. the man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman taken to the hospital. they believe it started as a domestic argument. >>> police are vegtding three people in connection to a murder in anne arundel county. police found a body had a wooded area in glenburnie. officers arrested eric banks and charged him with first-degree murder. they also arrested his daughter, 27-year-old erica banks, as well as 24-year-old tremendous mine calhoun on illegal possession of a handgun. they say they were acquaintances and are still trying to figure out what happened. >>> a former lawmaker -- 83-year-old christina jones was a former state delegate from prince george's county. she was rushed to
hook school massacre. attorney general eric holder, janet napolitano and vice president joe biden will all be in that meeting. >>> new had morning, police in annapolis are investigating a shooting that. officers responded to the harry s. truman parkway around 1:00 this morning. they found a man and woman both with gunshot wounds. the man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman taken to the hospital. they believe it started as a domestic argument. >>> police are vegtding...
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. >>> former arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords will meet with families of the sandy hook elementary tragedy. she'll travel to newtown, connecticut, for the meeting this afternoon. last month a gunman killed 20 children and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago at a campaign event in tucson, arizona. six others in that shooting died, including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman, jared loughner was sentenced to life in prison back in november. >>> apologizing after a gun show ad ran next to an article about the newtown, shooting. the hearst connecticut media group runs the newspaper. the ad was for an antique gun show that starts tomorrow. the publisher said the ad's placement was an oversight and insensitive to oth. two other out of state newspapers apologized for the same mistake. >>> suspended a first grader has changed its mind on how to discipline him. the 6-year-old was a student in silver spring, was suspended last month after pointing his finger at another student and reportedly saying "pow." an attorney for the boy's family say the suspension was rescinded
. >>> former arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords will meet with families of the sandy hook elementary tragedy. she'll travel to newtown, connecticut, for the meeting this afternoon. last month a gunman killed 20 children and six staff members. giffords was shot in the head two years ago at a campaign event in tucson, arizona. six others in that shooting died, including a 9-year-old girl. the gunman, jared loughner was sentenced to life in prison back in november. >>>...
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it was the first public hearing in newtown since the deadly shooting at sandy hook elementary in december. the task force of created in response to the tragedy. speakers included families of the victims, first responders, and community leaders. >>> defense secretary-nominee chuck hagel will talk publicly about his stand on israel and iran today. he'll discuss the issues during his confirmation hearing before the senate armed services committee. hagel has faced criticism from republicans who say he isn't pro-israel enough or tough enough on iran. he claims about a dozen democrats have already pledged their support for him, but six republicans have already said they will oppose his nomination. vice president joe biden preparing to head overseas. he leaves for europe today. he'll visit germany, france, and the u.k. biden's first stop will be at the munich security conference. this is the vice president's first international trip of the obama administration's second term. >>> if you were worry good your precious twinkies leaving the shelves, take a sigh of relief. hostess, famous for twinkies
it was the first public hearing in newtown since the deadly shooting at sandy hook elementary in december. the task force of created in response to the tragedy. speakers included families of the victims, first responders, and community leaders. >>> defense secretary-nominee chuck hagel will talk publicly about his stand on israel and iran today. he'll discuss the issues during his confirmation hearing before the senate armed services committee. hagel has faced criticism from...